A Patient Is Dehydrated and Needs to Have His Fluid

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is dehydrated and needs to have his fluid and electrolyte balance assessed.Which of the following tests would be most appropriate for this purpose?

• A)Osmotic fragility
• B)Osteocalcin
• C)Oxalate
• D)Osmolality

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Definitions:

Conformity

Adapting one's own behavior or beliefs to match those of other people or to fit into societal norms.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon wherein individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Responsibilities

Duties or tasks that an individual is expected or required to perform as part of a role, job, process, or relationship.

Group Polarization

The tendency of a group to move toward more extreme positions after group discussions, enhancing the initial leanings of the group members.